The first specimen is listed as Miller NY-63 and dated 1859. It was photographed using overhead incandescent lighting.

The second specimen is listed as Miller NY-65 and dated 1860. It was photographed using axial lighting. Given that there exists both Samuel H. Black tokens, and Friend & Black tokens both dated 1860, it would seem that sometime in 1860 Black went into partnership with Friend.

Both specimens were electrotypes, with their core planchets being made of lead. The softness of the lead is apparent in the deformities of both specimens, but most especially in the NY-65 piece.

Of the multiple specimens that I have in the cabinet, these are the best examples because they still possess the majority of their copper plating and are the least deformed.

I picked up a Miller NY-64 today at the Baltimore show. Despite being VF-20, I believe it provides a good view of the underlying planchet; the majority of the copper plating is either missing, or never adhered properly. Indeed, that’s why I bought the example today. Perhaps your readers will find this third specimen, without most of its copper plating, also interesting.